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Vista, CA vs Rock Springs, WY

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Highlights
- Rock Springs spends 4.1% more per student than Vista.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 39.5% lower in Rock Springs than in Vista. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rock Springs had 12.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Vista

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 Vista, CARock Springs, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,358$17,032$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161$15,312$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,084$8,658$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.6513.7116.23
 Students per Librarian187442924573
 Students per Counselor513379530
 Grade School Educ.12.0%2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%5.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.81.3%91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.0%24.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.6%14.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.8%21.3%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.9%4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%2.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.0%1.1%1.5%

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Reviews for Vista    21 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I bought a house in Vista, CA, and lived there since 2013-2017. My kids and I loved that area (Shadow Ridge). People are friendly, down-to-earth, not snobby. I would  More

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I've lived here 3 years and it has an unbeatable climate. Close to everything you could want. A renovated downtown and access to mass transit. Very nice place, friendly  More

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Truly a hidden gem - I was nervous after first moving since it seemed far from San Diego, but my concerns have been fully alleviated in just a couple months of time in  More

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Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 16 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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ZIPS IN VISTA, CALIFORNIA
92084 92083 92081
ZIPS IN ROCK SPRINGS, WYOMING
82901

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